3-Pentanol

Agent Name
3-Pentanol
CAS Number
584-02-1
Formula
C5-H12-O
Major Category
Solvents
3-Pentanol formula graphical representation
Synonyms
3-Pentyl alcohol; Diethyl carbinol; Isoamyl alcohol; Pentanol-3; sec-Amyl alcohol; sec-Pentanol; sec-Pentyl alcohol; [ChemIDplus] UN1105
Category
Alcohols (<C12)
Description
Liquid; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flotation agent and solvent in organic synthesis; [Merck Index]
Comments
An irritant and narcotic; [Merck Index] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; ingestion can lead to aspiration into lungs resulting in chemical pneumonitis; May have CNS effects causing unconsciousness; Can be absorbed through skin; [ICSC] An irritant; Harmful by inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

MAK
20 ppm
Vapor Pressure
8.77 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Pentanols." VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
WEEL
100 ppm

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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